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LG’s New OLED TVs Somehow Look and Sound Even Better

How do you improve upon near-perfection? LG is tackling the task by adding Dolby Atmos audio, a brighter picture, and smarter HDR to its stunning OLED TVs. The post LG's New OLED TVs Somehow Look and Sound Even Better appeared first on WIRED .

Obama’s Energy Legacy in the West Could Outlast the Trump Administration

Under the 44th president, the West re-examined its relationship to energy and the climate. The post Obama’s Energy Legacy in the West Could Outlast the Trump Administration appeared first on WIRED .

Microsoft’s Old-School Database Was the Surprise Software Hit of the Year

Microsoft SQL Server grew faster in popularity than any other database product—and the company's long-deferred embrace of open source might be why. The post Microsoft's Old-School Database Was the Surprise Software Hit of the Year appeared first on WIRED .

China’s Sinuous ‘Lucky Knot’ Bridge Has No Beginning and No End

Its steely, 600-foot spine swoops into an infinite loop. The post China’s Sinuous 'Lucky Knot' Bridge Has No Beginning and No End appeared first on WIRED .

The 11 Best Tech Gadgets We’ve Seen at CES So Far

So many things we want! The post The 11 Best Tech Gadgets We've Seen at CES So Far appeared first on WIRED .

Take a Spin in Hyundai’s Ioniq, the Driverless Car for the Masses

Cheaper sensors and less computing power add up to an autonomous car you might call affordable---if Hyundai ever builds it. The post Take a Spin in Hyundai's Ioniq, the Driverless Car for the Masses appeared first on WIRED .

With Hidden Figures, the World Finally Hears an Untold NASA Saga

How African-American women played pivotal roles in the Apollo missions—and why their stories weren't told until now. The post With Hidden Figures , the World Finally Hears an Untold NASA Saga appeared first on WIRED .

We’re at CES, Touching All the Gadgets You’ll Buy This Year

Follow our liveblog from CES in Las Vegas, which kicks off with a day of press previews. Get an early look at all of 2017's hot products. The post We're at CES, Touching All the Gadgets You'll Buy This Year appeared first on WIRED .

Buckle Up for a Perilous Drive on a Frozen Siberian River

Better hope your driver knows how to swerve around that truck-sized hole in the ice. The post Buckle Up for a Perilous Drive on a Frozen Siberian River appeared first on WIRED .

Cement Is Stronger When Its Molecules Are Busted

New research shows that molecular imperfections make cement more resilient to shock. The post Cement Is Stronger When Its Molecules Are Busted appeared first on WIRED .

Faraday Future’s ‘Tesla Beater’ Debut Doesn’t Go Quite As Planned

Erstwhile Tesla competitor Faraday Future finally has a car. Well, 12 of them. Whether they can build enough for everyone is the next bump in the road. The post Faraday Future's 'Tesla Beater' Debut Doesn't Go Quite As Planned appeared first on WIRED .

Ford’s US Expansion Is a Victory for Trump’s Trolling Tactics

Trump's, um, unique strategy pays off as Ford pours $700 million into an electric and autonomous vehicle plant in Michigan. The post Ford's US Expansion Is a Victory for Trump's Trolling Tactics appeared first on WIRED .

What the Snapdragon 835 Chip Means For Your Next Smartphone

Your next smartphone's processor is going to open up some very cool possibilities. The post What the Snapdragon 835 Chip Means For Your Next Smartphone appeared first on WIRED .

Chrysler’s ‘Portal’ Concept Minivan Is for … Millennials?

People say a lot of things about millennials---but if it's true that they only hate driving a little bit and don't mind minivans, Chrysler has some ideas. The post Chrysler's 'Portal' Concept Minivan Is for ... Millennials? appeared first on WIRED .

CES Isn’t About the Gadgets

As the tech world descends upon Vegas, a reminder that the stuff you see at CES is not the stuff that matters. The post CES Isn't About the Gadgets appeared first on WIRED .